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cite

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cite


Main Entry:
cite Listen to the pronunciation of cite
Pronunciation:
\ˈsīt\
Function:
transitive verb
Inflected Form(s):
cit·ed; cit·ing
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French citer to cite, summon, from Latin citare to put in motion, rouse, summon, from frequentative of ciēre to stir, move — more at -kinesis
Date:
15th century
1: to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)2: to quote by way of example, authority, or proof <cites several noteworthy authors>3 a: to refer to; especially : to mention formally in commendation or praise b: to name in a citation4: to bring forward or call to another's attention especially as an example, proof, or precedent <cited the weather as a reason for canceling the picnic>
synonyms see summon
— cit·able Listen to the pronunciation of citable \ˈsī-tə-bəl\ adjective
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